Thermally Induced Reversible Self‐Assembly of Apoferritin–Block Copolymer Complexes

Abstract

Outside Back Cover: In article number 1900308 by Mauri A. Kostiainen and co-workers, native apoferritin protein cages self-assemble in aqueous media into large complexes when complexed with synthetic block copolymers. The complexes can reversibly assemble and disassemble with varying temperature and are sensitive to the electrolyte concentration of the solution. No chemical modification of the proteins is needed and complexation is achieved through supramolecular interactions, enabling full recovery of the components.